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前者
qiánzhě
Description
当我们说到两个东西的时候，"前者"就是指第一个。
When we talk about two things, "前者" refers to the first one.
它常常和"后者"一起用，多见于书面语。
It is often used together with "后者" and is mostly seen in written language.
Meanings
前者qiánzhě
the former (of two mentioned things)
茶和咖啡，我更喜欢前者。
Between tea and coffee, I prefer the former.
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Notes
- Etymology
前 "front/earlier" + 者 "the one that", literally "the earlier one".
- Nuance
mostly written or formal; pairs with 后者 to contrast two items.
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